Planning application
2026/0596
Flat B, 58 Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LF
Proposal
Sycamore T2 positioned in South-East corner of the garden (see sketch plan). Proposed crown reduction of 3-3.5m from branch tips (see image 1). The tree has grown significantly and is now disproprotionate to the space available. The canopy extends well beyond the boundary and overhangs neighbouring properties which has begun to cause concern for adjoining residents including blocked gutters and concern over water ingress (please refer to image 2 for proximity to neighbour). The proposed work to reduce overall crown and manage its size aims to ensure that it remains appropriate for its setting while maintaining the health and long term stability of the tree.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0596
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Mar 2026
Received by Hackney
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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